Gamla Stan is the most medieval and elegant location is Stockholm, Sweden. From the geographical point of view, it is located on the Standsholmen Island. Gamla Stan is considered the main venue for the tourists and visitors in Stockholm. The Old Town is linked with the modern part of Stockholm by some small bridges. The Gamla Stan’s surroundings are preserved in their medieval and classic style, keeping the historical ambiance of the old times. The enormous variety of museum...
The Swedish culture and history is preserved in the museums exhibitions, art galleries and off course in the people’s conscience. One of the most distinguished and original institutions in Stockholm is The Vasa Museum. It is a maritime museum that keeps the best masterpieces of the sea world. In Vasa Museum are exhibited old ships, models of the legendary ships which contributed to the state’s defense a log time ago. The museum is placed on the Djugarden isle and it exhibits the only preserved s...
The Royal Palace represents the main residence for the Swedish monarch. It is placed in the Gamla Stan of Stockholm, Sweden. There are placed the main cabinets of the King Carl XVI Gustaf and the other stuff of the Royal Court of Sweden. The Royal Palace has a symbolic and official significance, where the King is implementing his duties and activities as the head of Sweden. The Royal family Bernadotte is consisted of the King Carl XIV Gustav, Queen Silvia and their three children: Crown Princess Victoria, ...
The Potala Palace is a palace-fortress of the seventeenth century Dzong, located in Lhasa, on the hill Marpari ("red hill") the center of Lhasa Valley. Including a "White Palace" and "Red Palace", and their ancillary buildings, the building embodies the union of spiritual and temporal power and their respective roles in the administration of Tibet. Built by the fifth Dalai Lama, Lobsang Gyatso (1617-1682), including the palace was the principal residence of successive Dalai Lamas until the fli...
Today's Shanghai is not only a major science and technology, trade, financial and information center in China, it is a place of international cultural exchange and integration. Shanghai has developed into an international metropolis, the world's important economic and trade center. Also put forward some proposals Shanghai will become the future of global cities. International mainstream media even Shanghai described as "a model of the world's fastest-growing economy."
China's economic growth is visible in ...
Hong Kong is a unique blend of Eastern and Western traditions, a modern metropolis, but also one of the most famous tourist destinations in the world. The city is impressive, with its modern architecture and unique design. Skyscrapers in Hong Kong have been built as a result of China's impressive combination of size and economic independence of Hong Kong. In 2009, The Heritage Foundation Index, which classifies the cities with the most free economy in the world, has ranked this metropolis first. Among the hig...
Grand Canyon is one of the most spectacular natural monuments on Earth, being crossed by the Colorado River, for millions of years. The Grand Canyon National Park is located in northwestern Arizona. The Grand Canyon was carved by the Colorado River in the plateau of the same name. The huge canyon is 445 kilometers long and about 25 km width, while the height is more than 1500 meters.
Founded in 1919, the park is visited annually by more than four million visitors. The diversity of nature and landscap...
The Taj Mahal, which means Crown Palace is located in Agra, near the Yamuna River in the State of Uttar Pradesh in India. It is a white marble mausoleum built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Arjumand Banu Begam, also known as Mumtaz Mahal, which in Persian means "the light of the palace." She died June 17, 1631, giving birth to their fourteenth child while she went to the country. It is a first burial place in the garden to Zainabad Burhampur. Following his death on January 31, 1666, her husband was b...
Santorini Island is located in the Aegean Sea, and is the southernmost of the Cyclades islands. The capital of the island is Fira port town, which impresses through narrow streets, traditional tavernas, shops perched on rocky slopes, but also wonderful beaches and crystal-clear sea water.
Santorini was quoted for years as one among the best tourist destinations in Europe, and even the world. This is one of the reasons that Santorini is always crowded. As one of the most popular islands ...
This summer, who travels to the Caribbean should really need to make a stop in Belize Valley to visit this extraordinary underwater valley. Cavity, almost perfectly circular, is 120 meters deep. It was chosen by the great French explorer Jacques-Yves Cousteau as one of the ten most interesting places in the world where to dive. Great Blue Hole is located near Lighthouse Reef atoll, about 60 miles away from Belize City....
Known as "Big Hole", the mine holds the record for highest man-made hole in the world. In the direct sense. From 1866 to 1914, 50,000 miners were digging the mine with shovels, spin over 2.700 kilograms of diamonds. "Kimberley" has an area of 17 hectares and 463 meters in diameter....
Chuquicamata, or "Chuqui" is a career copper in Chile. It is the largest miner of copper production in the world and has over 850 meters deep. Copper is extracted here for centuries, as demonstrated by the discovery of a mummy dating from 550 AD died, called "Copper Man."...
A new luxury hotel on Las Vegas Strip, The Palazzo Resort in Las Vegas is ideal for business travellers. It meets all the needs with its spacious meeting rooms, suites well equipped and many places to dine and relax. It opened in December 2007, right next to its sister property, the Venetian Hotel. The project costs about 1.9 billion. This huge hotel has an area of 645 473 m² in total on 50 floors (although the floors 4, 13 and 14 do not exist).
The hotel houses a casino 9 ...
Bellagio Hotel is located in the famous "The Strip" with the most famous hotels and casinos in the world. The hotel has 3933 rooms and suites: Bellagio queen / king / king deluxe rooms, lounge / Bellagio / cypress / tower / penthouse / executive / Grand Lake view / presidential / chairman suites. Fountains in front of the hotel "Bellagio", winner of the prestigious "AAA Five Diamond Award, offers a unique and innovative show....
Four Seasons Hotel is located in the famous "The Strip", occupying floors 35-39 of the Mandalay Bay Tower. The hotel has 424 rooms and suites: Four Seasons room, premier strip view room, deluxe / superior / moderate room, Four Seasons executive suites strip presidential/180 degree view / sunrise / sunset / Deluxe / Suites Las Vegas strip view. Restaurant Charlie Palmer Steak "was voted by the Las Vegas Review Journal", four months after opening, as "Best Steakhouse in Las Vegas....
The hotel is situated on the beach, the Art Deco District, within minutes walk from Ocean Drive and Lincoln Road. The hotel is a masterpiece of modern art, was created by renowned designer Philippe Stark. The hotel has 194 rooms and suites, all decorated in white. Restaurant "Blue Door" offers specialties from the Brazilian-influenced French cuisine. "Blue Door Terrace" provides a rich dinner specialties with a beautiful view over the pool and hotel garden. In the lobby is the restaura...
The hotel is located on Brickell Key, one of the main commercial and residential areas of Miami, Coconut Grove near the Village of Merrik Park. Built in 2000, the hotel has 295 rooms and 31 apartments: superior rooms, deluxe rooms, executive rooms and Spa Lifestyle Mandarin room, Dynasty suites, suites Brickell, Biscayne Suites, Mandarin Suite, the Oriental Suite. Restaurants "Azul" and "Samba café"offers local specialties and international tourists....
This hotel is located in Miami in the east of the city, only 9 minutes walk from the center. Hotel InterContinental Miami provides all the services of a five star hotel in Miami: Restaurant, Room Service, Bar, 24/24h, Tennis Court, Newspapers, Non-Smoking Rooms, Business Centre, Laundry, TV, Air conditioning, satellite TV . This hotel is a luxurious style. InterContinental Miami hotel has 641 rooms. But the hotel has all types of rooms, from total Parlor Suite 1 King Bed With Sofa Bed. Relax in the sauna room. By car to get to Mi...
The Royal Cliff 5 * Hotels Group is located in the southern part of Pattaya, about 3 km from the city center in a small bay of the same name. The hotel is divided in four buildings: Royal Cliff Beach (Main Building), Royal Cliff Terrace, Royal Cliff Grand, Royal Wing. The hotel’s beach is assured with umbrellas, sun beds, beach towels.
The Royal Cliff Beach Hotel is located in the center of th...
The first hotel of Sheraton Pattaya’s 5* Hotel Resort started to receive guests on August 2005. The hotel, is located directly opposite to a sandy beach, in the middle of a beautiful, tropical park. The hotel has 156 large rooms, including 40 exclusive rooms with open terraces and two lux villas. The hotel provides 4 restaurants, 3 swimming pools, fitness center, SPA with 6 rooms, business center, and several boutiques. All areas are designed in a special style with elements of traditional Thai and oriental...
The Dusit Thani 5 * Hotel is located in the northern part of Pattaya, on Pattaya Bay, right on the beach. The hotel consists of one eight-storey building divided in three areas. The hotel covers 464 rooms and suites, with different categories: 380 superior rooms, 66 deluxe suites, 16 rooms with 1 or 2 bedrooms and 2 Princes and Royal Suites. The hotel’s services and facilities include a lot of entertainment activities and offers. Here you can easily visit and use a Gallery shop, currency exchange, par...
The Rila Monastery (Rilski Manastir) is located at 120 km south of Sofia and it is one of the most significant cultural monuments in Bulgaria. It is situated between the Alpine Mountains and the Rila National Park. It was founded by Ivan Rilski and used to be the primary spiritual and cultural center of Bulgaria and it also known as The St. John Rila Monastery. The central church’s walls are covered with impressive parts from the Bible, with religious elements.
The R...
The Bulgarian Cave Ludenika is situated near the town of Vratsa, at Okolchitsa Mount. It is one of the most mysterious caves in Bulgaria at the altitude of 800 meters. It has its name for its high crystals that grow here during the winter. Ledenika cave was firstly found in 1961, and in 1962 was recognised as one of the most amazing landmarks in Bulgaria. When researchers first found these underground labyrinths, they were impressed by the huge blocks of ice and ice lakes. All this ambiance reminded them about th...
The Vidin Fortress was a Bulgarian medieval castle "Baba Vida" from X -XIV centuries, which was the residence of Shishman, the founder of the last Bulgarian kings dynasty and his descendants, including Tsar IvanSratsimir. The foundation has been built in the X century, on the base of the ancient fortress of Bononia. The castle has two exterior walls surrounding a courtyard and two outside.
The central construction is in the style of the second Bulgarian kingdom. On its walls thereare eleven towers. "Baba Vida"...
